Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1917 Check 5 Weight Medium action and listed as

Medium action and listed as weighing 5 1/8oz

The cork remains smooth and free of any defects

The grip is an extra-long 17" for better handling of large fish

built for a #8 line

The third tip was made at the Leonard factory at the time of repair of the short tip

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1917 Check 5 Weight Medium action and listed asFor sale here is a 3 1 8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's 1917 check mechanism. Flawless dark agate line guide. The majority of the original leaded finish remains. The adjustable check is nice and strong and the milled tension screw works as intended. Gear teeth remain sharp. Ivory handle spins freely. The original alloy foot is full length. No cracks whatsoever, just minor wear. Matching stamps throughout. A fine example of an early Perfect and